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R875 VJH

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta57,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 VJH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 77,571 miles

offside front engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2008 77,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,281 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 69,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing close to the wear markers

engine oil leak

handbrake travel high

n/s/f flexi starting to perish

rear coil springs rusty

sump rusty

timing belt cover missing

wiper blade arms round the wrong way

Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,709 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 60,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leaking

nearside headlamp chipped

overheating

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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R875 VJH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 57,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R875 VJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R875 VJH registered?

R875 VJH is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R875 VJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R875 VJH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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